Second trip cock up

Of course being male means that I only consult things like instructions, guidance or lists when its already gone wrong!

I regularly use the A30 through Cornwall and in the summer seeing roof vents flapping or locker doors swinging is very common.

My biggest mistake was not locking a locker door-why do makers not fit catches on all doors rather than just a lock-and as I glanced in my mirror coming off a roundabout near Swindon seeing all the contents spill out. I pulled in and rn back just in time to see a guy pick up my torque wrench and drive off!

Re locks our van is in storage and the insures require three locks but when using the van we just use the hitch lock but, as AD says,on the continent it does seem to be just us Brits that use locks.

Oh I do like a good list and despite being male seem to rely on them more as the years go past, greater age seems to equal lesser memory.

Going to add a few things to my pre-departure list just from things others have already mentioned on this thread. Learning from other peoples mistakes is much cheaper and less embarrassing.

After caravanning for thirty years I went to collect the van for the last time from the storage site. Drove 10 yards with the Alko wheel lock on!

Bet  you  didn't  do  it  again  tho',  did  you  !!  R O F L !!

hi paul. 

i have joined the club and received a welcome pack with maps but there is no hand book there. Does that come separately or do i have to buy it. \also, on same subject, the site book mentions club card which i also dont have. does that normally come with the pack

thanks and hi to jenny. you have no idea how many mistakes i am already planning

It's more important to remember to take the wheel lock off before you drive away. Crunch!!

Gill, you certainly don't have to buy the book.

Logic would lead you to expect all the items to arrive together but........

If you don't get the missing items in a few days I suggest contacting the Membership Dept. Phone or Live Chat is possibly going to get a quicker response than email.

I only got my book last week as a continuing member so they might be catching up with themselves!  But I would call if they haven't sent it soon - the book is invaluable and I highly recommend you read it carefully for lots of information.   The internet is all very well but it isn't always available 24/7.  Particularly important in my opinion are the directions to any site you are going to it is very important NOT to use SatNav in many cases. 

Cannot say I have every worried about being on a Club site security wise, but you'll get into a routine or habit :)

Whilst fitting hitch lock a Dutch gentleman on the pitch next to us in France asked why 'The Brits' always do this. I explained about insurance requirements etc etc and he shrugged and looked bemused by us. Yes always fit hitchlock on site but not always Alco wheel lock as can't be bothered to align wheel, especially if having to level (yes I know it is possible but life's too short).